The Colorado Rapids released their protected list for the MLS expansion draft yesterday and the most universal reaction from supporters and media alike was: Why is Danny Earls protected?

Before we jump to any conclusions about this list of players from which the expansion Montreal Impact will pick, it is important to note the tweet from Craig de Aragón, who points out the Rapids last season had a deal lined up before the expansion draft to have Anthony Wallace drafted and immediately dealt back.

Also of note: Interesting to see Rapids midfielder Wells Thompson, who is not protected, retweeting the tweets of people voicing frustration with that decision.